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Used speakers for $3k? Oh the confusion

Audio speakers, HiFi speakers, studio loudspeakers....
I need help. My first pair was Altec Lansing 510's. Those things could rock and image very well. They were a little shrill, but otherwise very nice. I went to ProAc Response Ones which I thought were even better at everything except dynamics, so off with them and onto kit building starting with Dyaudio drivers. Too much work and then to a North Creek Rhythm kit which was already designed, much easier. Sold them and purchased Merlin VSM-M. These didn't do anything for me so sold them and have now Tyler's Linbrook Signatures. These are very cool, but don't image like the proacs so I just built a pair of Proac Response 1SC clones. Again very nice but lack dynamics for some rock.

I know electronics play a big part. I am using a Audio Mirror PP1 with some mods, a pair of custom EVS 350 watt mono class D UCD amps with a massive power supply. My cd player is a NAD T585.

I am tossing around, used only, VR4jr mkII, Genesis V, Dunlavy SC-IV, Aerial 10 T and Talon Raven. I tossed around Maggies and a few electrostatics, but don't want only one tight sweet spot. Cliffhanger Bulldogs, with a sub, are at the top of my list, but impossible to find.

I need good imaging and good dynamics at a low price ($3000.00-$3500.00). Used is the only way to get a $7K and up speaker for $3k ie. Genesis V.

My electronics are not bright and a little laid back.

I like good old Genesis from the early 70's Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd and some newer rock like Alice in Chains. Head music is my favorite. I want speakers that can disappear into a room and are easy to set up and can play loud. I also want good bass and don't have a problem using a sub.

I know it's allot to ask, but maybe there is a speaker like Neat Acoustics that I am not familiar with or Salk that will be perfect for me.

I need good suggestions from owners that have gone through the same thing and now very happy with their choice.
stereo
stereo OP
147 posts
 
I am not familiar with the 8b's I'll need to look into them too. I am also tossing around Gershman Acoustics Sonogram speakers and Reimer Wind River. My Tyler Linbrook Sigs are like these and may resemble their sound. I was considering Legacy Focus 20/20 but read mixed reviews.

It's the dynamic slightly in your face, but not bright and disappears like magic I am looking for.
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
I would look into highly regarded Emerald Physics ( you need another amp though)
or
SP technology Timepiece 3.0 - used might be in your price range. You amp is more then adequate to drive these power hungry speakers. They love the power and when satisfied - will rock the house like no other. Especially with your kind of music.

Mariusz
stereo OP
147 posts
 
There isn't any Aeriel 8B for sale. They seem to be hard to come by. I haven't found any specs. yet, but a few good reviews.

I am ruling out horn and single full range driver speakers. My amps are ready to drive some power hungry speakers. Not that they would be too much, but aren't these high efficient speakers better suited (or designed) for low wattage tube amps?
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
SD or Horns, do very well with OTL and SET amps - in most cases.
Besides - SD might not be the best choice for Heavy Rock ......at least non in your budget.
Horns on the other hand are capable but again , not in that price range.

EP & SP Tech should do it. EP has in home free audition. I am not sure about SP Tech, but 5.5 K might be out of you reach.
Not easy to find used.
learsfool
1,206 posts
 
I must disagree with the previous poster that horns are out of your price range. In fact, many great used or new horn speakers can be had for half your figure or even less. I got my Klipsch Cornwall 2's here on audiogon for $600, for instance. They sound fantastic.
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